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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 1,065.01 and 629.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 1,065.01 and 629.57 is: 943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 1,065.01 = 629.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/1,065.01 = 629.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 1,065.01 × 629.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 670,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,498.35/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.61

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